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    "content": "Auditor-General, it shows clearly that resources have been misapplied. All this goes to show that some leaders in the Government, including Governors and so on, are not following the schedules as given and not even waiting for the Senate to allow the devolution of those areas that they want to do. I say this because we know for certain that there has been misappropriation of funds by some county governments. Even governors are making certain statements; for example, the Governor for Vihiga said that the Senate has become a monster. That statement by the Governor of Vihiga that the Senate has become a monster was uncalled for and irresponsible. All these is because the Committee charged with oversight had summoned governors to come and explain some areas that were not clear or even matters raised by the Auditor-General. I would like to plead that as soon as we pass this Motion, the national Government takes upon itself, first and foremost, to ensure that the Ministry of Education puts education on our Constitution in the curriculum and also the national Government leads by example. For example, we have the Provincial Administration in the field which was supposed to be restructured to be in conformity with the new system of the devolved government. What has happened? The national Government has gone ahead to strengthen further the Provincial Administration. So, what has happened with the county governments? They have created a parallel system of administrators who are going to be in direct conflict with the Provincial Administration. So, there must be a deliberate way of ensuring that everybody embraces devolution and that everybody plays his role. Everybody should make sure that he does not get into an area that is reserved for another person under the Constitution. Above all, that everyone respects devolution; everybody respects the system of government that has been put in place by the new Constitution. Without this, we will not be able to move forward. Therefore, I strongly support this Motion and appeal to the national government - because passing a Motion is something else and implementing it is another - to start a long-term programme of educating our youth. Immediately thereafter, through the Transitional Authority (TA) or the Commission for Implementation of the Constitution (CIC), the government should ensure that civic education programmes are commenced, through the radio, television and print media with the aim of educating people about the role of various institutions created in the new Constitution. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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